Unusual red mannequins displayed at the entrance of a store in the city of Camagüey have triggered a wave of jokes and ridicule on social media in recent hours. Beyond their striking red color, the two female mannequins—one with a wig and the other bald—feature exaggerated expressions with painted eyelashes, eyebrows, and very defined lips, giving them a somewhat eerie look.
"In #Camagüey, when we don't go far enough, we go too far. What 'lovely' mannequins! Tremendous 'aesthetic,' especially the eyes. Right in the heart of the city, and they aren't embarrassed to have those things there," remarked journalist José Luis Tan Estrada in a post that quickly went viral.
Some users were quick to draw comparisons between one of the mannequins and Gabriela, the host of the program "Con filo." Comments like "It's always Halloween! Oh no, I got the slogan wrong"; "It represents 'the fire' that Canel will face when Maduro falls in Venezuela this July 28, folks, this is the end!"; "Culture has no fixed moment, it looks like the guije"; "The look is the same reflection of the Cuban reality, horror"; "Anyone passing by at night, half-distracted, could have a scare"; "Summer mode revolutionizing"; "Wow, they suffer from nuclear radiation" were among the humorous responses generated by the bizarre figures.
"You need a bottle of holy water and a Bible to enter the stores in Camagüey," commented journalist Claudia Padrón Cueto while sharing the images. "When I hear Canel say that we will achieve a dignified and inclusive prosperity," added José Raúl Gallego. "That mannequin saw what the dollar price will be in December"; "That must be funded by the CIA"; "The achievements of the revolution are getting weird," were other remarks from users.
As expected, the first memes have started to appear. In one of them, one of the mannequins is shown next to Díaz-Canel like a malevolent apparition. The public ridicule reached such an extent that the mannequins—originally located at a store on República street—have already been removed from the entrance, according to an update from José Luis Tan Estrada.
Reactions to Red Mannequins in Camagüey
The peculiar red mannequins displayed in a Camagüey store have stirred significant reactions both online and offline. Below are some frequently asked questions about this unusual event.
Why did the red mannequins become a sensation on social media?
The red mannequins caught attention due to their striking color and eerie facial expressions, sparking a wave of jokes and memes on social media.
Where were the mannequins located?
The mannequins were displayed at the entrance of a store on República street in Camagüey.
What were some of the reactions from journalists?
Journalists like José Luis Tan Estrada and Claudia Padrón Cueto mocked the mannequins, highlighting their unusual appearance and the store's boldness in displaying them.